GlacierHighlandsKverkjökull
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About
Kverkjökull is an outlet glacier in the Vatnajökull Group, the Highlands.
It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Kverk canyon out of which it descends.
Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.
Map of Kverkjökull
Kverkjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7000°N, 16.6286°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Nearest town- Nesjahverfi — 79.7 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 262 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 18 mapped places within 20 km
Kverkjökull weather and conditions
At Kverkjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -3°C), drizzle, wind 2 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:33). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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SleepsTours near Kverkjökull
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Skarphéðinsjökull6 km
- 2
Dyngjujökull13 km - 3
Brúarjökull22 km - 4
Vatnajökull34 km - 5Rjúpnabrekkujökull43 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in East Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in East Iceland.
Hot Springs
Water hot spring
Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…
Water hot spring
Geothermal spot
Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…
F-Roads
Zig-zag climb to glacier edge
One of Iceland's deepest river crossings
Main eastern route to Askja
Supermarkets
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
USGS Professional Paper 1746Glacier facts · Public domain
OpenStreetMapVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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